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Image 1, A Quarterly of The Visual Arts , 1949

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Content includes:
The drawings of William Mulready: Geoffrey Grigson
the Wood Engravings of John O’Connor : Stuart Rose
the Sculpture of Daphne Hardy : Douglas Newton
JM Gandy’s architectural Visions : John Summerson
the Book illustrations of John Minton : John Lewis
Chantrey Afterthoughts RA Bevan

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  • Format: Magazine
  • Year: 1949
  • Client/Publisher: Art & Technics Ltd
  • Size: 190mm x 250mm

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Image 1, A Quarterly of The Visual Arts , 1949
Image 1, A Quarterly of The Visual Arts , 1949
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